Funding for People of Color in 2015

Thanks to a generous donation, funding is available to support a number of experienced people of color meditators who wish to undertake longer-term practice at the Forest Refuge in 2015.

This opportunity forms part of our broader vision to develop more leaders of color within our North American insight community.

For people of color who are unable to afford IMS's usual fees, we are offering a reduced rate for one month of personal retreat. Fees are on a You Choose basis – this means you can establish the rate you are able to pay, at or above $17 per night. Paying more than $17 per night will allow additional meditators of color to receive support.

Since our funds are limited, we are awarding spaces on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage those interested to complete the Forest Refuge retreat application as soon as possible, and indicate interest in receiving financial support.

Fund in Support of Community Development Work

Another form of financial assistance is possible through the Forest Refuge's Fund in Support of Community Development Work. Over $100,000 has been donated to provide full scholarships to reward and rejuvenate individuals who have been working in the US or overseas to help transform the lives of economically disadvantaged people.

Examples of this kind of work include curing blindness by providing cataract operations, developing projects to assist those on low incomes, counseling former prisoners, or teaching inner city children.